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MandrakeSoft Releases Linux 9.1
"Bamboo" For X86 Processors
MandrakeSoft has announced the official release of and immediate
availability
of Mandrake Linux 9.1 "Bamboo" for x86 processors.
This new release offers leading features such as Apache 2, NTFS partition
resizing, ACPI power-management, "Zeroconf" network support, WiFi support,
and much more. Mandrake Linux 9.1 provides an unequaled level of comfort
for users with a simplified graphical installer, a brand-new
"MandrakeGalaxy" theme, anti-aliased fonts, and of course the new KDE 3.1
and GNOME 2.2 desktop environments.
Mandrake Linux 9.1 is now available for download. Complete retail packs may
be pre-ordered at MandrakeStore Pricing:
- Mandrake 9.1 Standard (US recommended price: $39.90 USD), a customized
Linux system for desktop workstations
- Mandrake 9.1 PowerPack (US recommended price: $69.00 USD), a full-featured
Linux package for power-users
- Mandrake 9.1 Prosuite (US recommended price: $199.90 USD), a comprehensive
solution for small & medium-sized businesses Retail packs will begin shipping
mid-April.
"Mandrake Linux 9.1 is the embodiment of great enhancements in the
usability
and user interface departments, making it one of the most consistent and easy
to use Linux-based desktop solutions. Installing the operating system is now
easier than ever, as the Installer has been overhauled with important new
features such as NTFS partition resizing. Additionally, painless online
updates and the legendary Mandrake Control Center all add greatly to the
overall user experience. This release is an important step for MandrakeSoft in
the desktop OS market." said Eugenia Loli-Queru of OSNews.com.
Technical improvements in 9.1:
Mandrake 9.1 is based on Linux kernel 2.4.21 and includes XFree 4.3, KDE
3.1, GNOME 2.2, OpenOffice.org 1.0.2, Mozilla 1.3, Apache 2, and Samba
2.2.7.
In addition to an improved UI, Mandrake Linux 9.1 introduces many new
features including:
- ACPI support for better power management with laptops
- NTFS partition resizing
- Zeroconf, which allows two computers running Mandrake 9.1 to automatically
configure network settings
- Support for a number of WiFi devices
- Painless and safe upgrading/downgrading between Apache 1.3 and Apache 2
Mandrake Linux 9.1 also offers the highest level of internationalization
available in Linux so far.
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